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CFL This Week 4: The Buck Pierce dilemma is once again confronting the Blue Bombers

Winnipeg Blue Bombers' Jade Etienne makes an acrobatic catch during first half CFL action as the Hamilton Tiger-Cats take on the Blue Bombers in Guelph, Ont., Saturday, July 13, 2013.

Photograph by: Aaron Lynett
, THE CANADIAN PRESS

FRIDAY

Toronto at Winnipeg, 5 p.m., TSN -- The Buck Pierce dilemma is once again confronting the Blue Bombers. Should they unlock the leg irons and allow the quarterback to make plays with his feet, knowing that injury seems to stalk Pierce whenever he’s allowed to roam? Yet, with a tantalizing career rushing average of 7.4 yards, should Pierce not be set free when his team is desperate for offence? Through three games, the Bombers’ QB has run just twice for seven yards when everyone knows improvisation is large part of who he is. Pass protection is a big issue for Argos’ QB Ricky Ray. Toronto will shuffle its offensive line once again to try and find the winning formula, knowing that the Bombers sack-happy defence leads the CFL in that category.

Pick: Blue Bombers

SATURDAY

Montreal at Calgary, 4 p.m., TSN -- Brad Sinopoli either didn’t convince the Calgary Stampeders he was quarterback material, or he simply he was not given enough time to develop into one. No longer a candidate to be the next Russ Jackson, the former Hec Crighton Trophy winner turned receiver could be the next Terry Evanshen after a five-catch, 81-yard performance last game against the Alouettes. Kevin Glenn, the backup who performs like a starter, looks as if he will be flinging footballs again to Sinopoli and Co. with No. 1 QB Drew Tate taking a seat for another week. Glenn completed 22 of 28 passes for 268 yards in a 22-14 win over Montreal last Friday, and Montreal looks vulnerable for another repeat loss in the rematch.

Pick: Stampeders

Edmonton at B.C., 7 p.m., TSN -- Eskimos head coach Kavis Reed looked to be hyperventilating when speaking with the Edmonton media following last Saturday’s 17-3 loss to the Lions. “Very discouraged” and promising “consequences” he is becoming unglued at a time when he might better serve his team by appearing to be in control. Hard to get too down on Mike Reilly who is still learning the ropes, but the difference between Edmonton’s starting quarterback and the Lions’ Travis Lulay was profound. Reilly could establish little while operating into the teeth of a thunderstorm and was buffeted by a B.C. defence that blew up plays. It says here it will be more difficult for the Lions to do it a second time, but a sweep probably is in play.

Pick: B.C.

SUNDAY

Hamilton at Saskatchewan, 4 p.m., TSN -- The return of former Saskatchewan quarterback/coach legend Kent Austin as Hamilton’s head coach has ignited passions in Regina and beyond, days before the actual kickoff. Should Austin be greeted and applauded as a returning hero, the man who coached the ‘Riders to their last Grey Cup victory? Or, should he be vilified as a turncoat in bolting Regina for a better position at his alma mater, Ole Miss? Such concerns are why Regina comes closer to the sensibilities of a U.S. college town more than anywhere else in Canada. Geroy Simon, who longed for that obsessive environment in B.C., is ready to make his Saskatchewan debut after missing three games with a hamstring injury.

Pick: Roughriders

Last Week: 3-1

Season: 8-4

POWER RANKINGS

Saskatchewan -- Kory Sheets is off to the best start for a running back in CFL history as the ‘Riders flex their considerable muscle.

B.C. -- Travis Lulay reaffirmed his status as the league’s most resourceful quarterback by using his legs to defeat the Eskimos.

Calgary -- Backup Kevin Glenn believes he should be a starting quarterback, and who’s to doubt him after win over Montreal?

Hamilton -- Henry Burris is 38 but he “still has the young legs” said coach Kent Austin after legging out a win over the Blue Bombers.

Toronto -- Running back Chad Kackert has rushed for 55 yards in two losses since opening the season with a 112-yard effort.

Winnipeg -- Only good thing you can say about Buck Pierce is that his passer rating is better than Anthony Calvillo’s.

Edmonton -- Thunder rumbled at stormy Commonwealth Stadium, but nary a peep was heard from a stalled Eskimos’ offence.

Montreal -- Loss for the season of all-star guard Scott Flory compounds a bleak start to the season for fading Alouettes.

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